A foundation for self-knowledge is that our maleness and femaleness together constitute "the image of God." Our sexual or "gendered" nature is an endless source of mystery, pain and delight. These two sessions look at issues relating to roles in marriage and the church and at issues relating to sexuality. In considering these problems, our purpose is not only to provide answers, but to use the problems as a way to deeper understanding about what it means to be human.

Allyson Jule, scholar in residence at Regent College Fall/Winter 2003-2004, was recently Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Wales, UK, with her cencentration in Education/Applied Linguistics and Gender Studies, Allyson had served on faculty at Trinity Western University in Langley.

Bruce Waltke is Professor Emeritus in Old Testament Studies at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author of Genesis: A Commentary, Creation and Chaos, Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion?, An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax, and commentaries on Micah. He also served on the translation committee of the NIV Bible.

Gordon D. Fee is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Regent College. He has authored commentaries on 1 Corinthians, Philippians and the Pastoral Epistles, as well as books on exegesis, hermeneutics and the Holy Spirit.

Mark Davies is the Erb/Gullison Professor of Family Ministries at Carey Theological College. Mark Davies teaches classes at both Carey and Regent College on marriage, family and pastoral care/counselling.